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PSYCHOTHERAPY

I'm so glad you're here...

I'm Mariana. I'm a psychotherapist-in-training in Ontario offering in-person and virtual appointments at a reduced rate.

I work with people experiencing the struggles of being human in our modern world. People who know anxiety and alienation, and those grappling with grief of all kinds. I work with people navigating change and relationships and all the losses and overwhelm that these can bring. And most of all, I work with those wanting wellness on their terms.I can support you in exploring new ways of being. Together we'll create space where you can follow your inner guidance to come to know your own heart.

how?

I use an approach called Gestalt Therapy, a form of psychotherapy that is flexible and varied, committed to helping find one’s honest voice in the presence of others. It's an approach that is embodied and relational, and in the here-and-now.

Embodied

...because we'll look to the body and nervous system as allies and sources of wisdom, at a pace that honours your needs and wants.

Relational

...because we'll use our relating together as a laboratory to uncover stuck patterns.

Here & now

...because while I follow your lead I also anchor us firmly into the present moment... the only place where change can be enacted.

With these we can move towards increased awareness and acceptance of what's true and what new choices are possible.

my approach

My approach with Gestalt Therapy is trauma-informed, client-led, somatic and relational. Movement, art, active imagination, and drama are available in sessions, as is dream work. Additionally, I have experience with complex and developmental trauma. I am queer-positive, sex positive, and belong to a linguistic and cultural minority. I have deep understanding of the realities of rural life, as well as experience with and alongside Indigenous communities.Central to my practice is the importance of client confidentiality.

when, where, and how much?

I offer in-person sessions to individuals in Toronto and on Manitoulin Island (Honora Bay). Outdoor walking sessions are an option for established clients. I offer virtual sessions to all Ontario residents.I also offer group therapy. Please visit my group page for more info.I'm available on weekday evenings (5pm to 8pm) and on weekends.My fee is $85 for a 50-minute session, with some sliding scale slots available to those who need it. Payment is due the same day of the session by e-transfer. There is a 24-hour cancellation policy in place.Sessions are available in English or in French.Please note that I do NOT use AI-powered note-taking apps in my practice.

Want to feel it out?
Book me for a confidential phone consultation below.

Note: because I'm a psychotherapist-in-training my sessions typically do not yet have coverage under health insurance benefits. My practice is supervised by a Registered Psychotherapist and member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.

about me

I grew up on Mnidoo Mnis / Manitoulin Island and Lake Huron is my true home. Art, creativity, and conversations of the heart are my other homes.I come to psychotherapy with four and a half years of training in embodied relational practice from the Gestalt Institute of Toronto where I currently study with an expected graduation date of Spring 2025. At graduation, I will be eligible to become a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario.My formal training is complemented by over a decade of practice in somatics, human communication, embodied creativity and movement (including Core Energetics, Authentic Relating, contact improvisation, Pochinko clown & mask, 5 rhythms, martial arts and more)... not to mention thousands of hours spent on the land, observing and learning from the other-than-human world.

I have 60 hrs of training as a life coach with the Co-Active Training Institute.My background includes a B.A. Highest Honours in Cognitive Science with a specialization in Psychology as well as a Masters degree focused on science communication and adult learning. I have corporate experience working as a facilitator, trainer, and business coach.Finally I'm a student member of the Ontario Society of Registered Psychotherapists.

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'Tis no measure of health to be well-adjusted to a profoundly sick society.-Krishnamurti

book a free consultation

Send me an email below to book a free, confidential 20-minute consultation where we can explore whether I'm a good fit for your needs.Your confidentiality is of utmost importance and will be honoured from the moment you first reach out.You can also use this form to inquire about groups I may currently be offering.

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groups

In addition to individual therapy, I also offer therapy in group settings.Group work, whether with an existing group or with a group of individuals gathered just for this purpose, is a rewarding, stimulating, and sometimes intensive way to do therapy. With others present you have access to forms of support unavailable in individual therapy.Note: There are no groups running currently.

1. at the mouth of the river

Dates & location to be announced.This nature / process group will be a place to come together and connect deeply with others in these times of turbulent change, with the natural world as a backdrop, container, and active participant.Click here to be taken to the group website.

2. private groups

I'm available to facilitate group processes for business, education, and communities. Please contact me for details.